Funfetti Pancakes are such a fun breakfast for birthdays, holidays, sleepovers, or any morning that needs a little extra color and fun. These soft, fluffy pancakes are made with simple pantry ingredients and filled with rainbow sprinkles for a sweet celebration-style breakfast the entire family will enjoy.
We love topping them with whipped cream and more sprinkles to make them feel extra special (as well as Buttermilk Syrup). They’re easy enough for a weekend morning, but cute enough for birthday breakfasts, kid parties, or breakfast-for-dinner. We also like to make them mini or in the shape of their age for birthdays!
For more favorites, be sure to check out our Fluffy Pancakes, German Pancakes, and Chocolate Chip Pancakes.
Why you’ll love it + Why it works:
- Pantry Staples: Simple pantry ingredients make them easy to whip up.
- Special Occasions: Perfect for birthdays, holidays, sleepovers, and breakfast for dinner.
- Baking Powder Makes Them Fluffy: Four teaspoons gives the pancakes lift and a soft texture.
- Sprinkles Make Them Festive: Rainbow sprinkles add color and make breakfast feel like a celebration.
Funfetti Pancakes Ingredients
- All purpose flour (2 1/4 cup): Gives the pancakes structure and helps them cook up soft and fluffy.
- Sugar (1/4 cup): Sweetens the batter and gives the pancakes a fun birthday cake-style flavor.
- Baking powder (4 tsp): Helps the pancakes rise and become fluffy.
- Salt (1/4 tsp): Balances the sweetness and brings out the flavor.
- Milk (2 cup): Adds moisture and helps create a smooth pancake batter.
- Vegetable oil (1/3 cup): Keeps the pancakes tender and moist.
- Egg beaten (1): Helps bind the batter and gives the pancakes structure.
- Vanilla extract (1 tsp): Adds sweet flavor that pairs perfectly with the sprinkles.
- Rainbow sprinkles plus more for topping (1/4 cup): Adds color and make the pancakes fun and festive.
- Whipped cream: Adds a sweet, creamy topping and makes the pancakes feel extra special.
How to Make Birthday Pancakes
BATTER. In a medium mixing bowl, mix the dry ingredients – flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Mix with a whisk until completely combined. To the dry ingredients, add the milk, oil, egg and vanilla, and whisk together until smooth. Lastly, stir in the vanilla and sprinkles.
COOK. On a hot, greased griddle, ladle on the batter into 4″ pancakes. Once the cakes begin to bubble, its time to flip. Pancakes are done once each side is a golden brown. Enjoy the pancakes right away while hot.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. You can also wrap these in plastic wrap, freeze and reheat.
Kristyn’s Recipe Tips
- Stir the dry ingredients together first so the baking powder and salt are evenly mixed.
- Whisk the batter just until smooth so the pancakes stay soft and fluffy.
- Fold in the sprinkles gently at the end so the colors do not bleed too much.
- Flip the pancakes when bubbles form on top and the edges start to look set.
- Make-ahead tip: cook the pancakes ahead and refrigerate or freeze them, then reheat and add whipped cream and sprinkles before serving.
Funfetti Pancakes Recipe
Ingredients
- 2¼ cup all purpose flour
- ¼ cup sugar
- 4 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 cup milk
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 1 egg beaten
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup rainbow sprinkles plus more for topping
- whipped cream
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, mix the dry ingredients – flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Mix with a whisk until completely combined. To the dry ingredients, add the milk, oil, egg and vanilla, and whisk together until smooth. Lastly, stir in the vanilla and sprinkles.
- On a hot, greased griddle, ladle on the batter into 4″ pancakes. Once the cakes begin to bubble, its time to flip. Pancakes are done once each side is a golden brown. Enjoy the pancakes right away while hot. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. You can also wrap these in plastic wrap, freeze and reheat.
Notes
- Stir the dry ingredients together first so the baking powder and salt are evenly mixed.
- Whisk the batter just until smooth so the pancakes stay soft and fluffy.
- Fold in the sprinkles gently at the end so the colors do not bleed too much.
- Flip the pancakes when bubbles form on top and the edges start to look set.
- Make-ahead tip: cook the pancakes ahead and refrigerate or freeze them, then reheat and add whipped cream and sprinkles before serving.
Nutrition
Recipe FAQ
Refrigerate leftover pancakes in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Reheat: Warm in the microwave, toaster, or oven until heated through.
Freeze pancakes in a single layer, then transfer to a freezer bag for up to 2 months.
Serve: Add whipped cream and extra sprinkles after reheating for the best look.
This recipe was first shared February, 2015.
These funfetti pancakes are our birthday breakfast tradition! So colorful and fun!
Yay!! So so happy to hear that!
These are a birthday breakfast tradition in our home! My kids look forward to them & love them so much!
We love making these on special occasions, especially birthdays. It is such a fun surprise and they taste so good too!
Yes, these are so much fun for birthdays! Glad you enjoy the pancakes!
Thanks a lot for sharing this pancake recipe! It’s so easy and helpful! loved it!
You’re welcome! Glad you enjoyed it!
Making these for my Son’s Birthday! Can’t wait!
Hope he likes them & has a great birthday! Thanks!
So Adorable pancakes, never thought of such sweet breakfast ,would DEFINITELY try at home
Hope you like them!